Competence & Dilligence

Question 1

Explain the Model Rule Definition of Competence?

Answer 1

Under the Model Rules, a lawyer is obligated to provide competent rep to a client and must possess the legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness and prep reasonably necessary for the rep

Question 2

Explain the CA Rules definition of Competence?

Answer 2

A lawyer must not intentionally, recklessly, with gross negligence or repeatedly fail to perform legal services with competence.

Question 3

Explain the Model Rule def of Diligence?

Answer 3

A lawyer must act with reasonable diligence and promptness in rep a client.

Question 4

Explain the CA rule def of diligence?

Answer 4

A lawyer mustn’t intentionally, repeatedly, recklessly or with gross negligence fatal to a ct with reasonable diligence in rep a client.